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Criticism and Philosophy

The Oreo approach to criticism

by Alyson Stanfield on November 11, 2009

As you know, the Oreo® is a cookie with two chocolate wafers on the outside and light, creamy filling on the inside. When you’re critiquing someone’s art or marketing materials, think of the chocolate wafers (the parts that hold the whole together) as praise. The fluffy stuff in the center is where you can offer room for improvement.

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Deep Thought Thursday: The Experts

by Alyson Stanfield on January 22, 2009

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Deep Thought Thursday: Originality

by Alyson Stanfield on October 9, 2008

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Deep Thought Thursday: Consultant ethics

by Alyson Stanfield on October 2, 2008

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Deep Thought Thursday: The arts today

by Alyson Stanfield on September 11, 2008

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Deep Thought Thursday: How many art worlds are there?

by Alyson Stanfield on April 17, 2008

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Deep Thought Thursday: Commissioned art

by Alyson Stanfield on April 3, 2008

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Art critics and the market

by Alyson Stanfield on February 22, 2007

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